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Outgoing CDC chief Rochelle Walensky: We need help to be ‘nimble agency of the future’

Dr. Rochelle Walensky is preparing for life after the pandemic. She announced her plans to step down as head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 5, just six days before the federal government declared the end of the public health emergency.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

Racism case: Yorkshire County Cricket Club faces 500,000 pounds fine

According to British media reports, the England Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has informed an independent Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) panel that Yorkshire should be imposed a fine of £500,000 ($636,600) and face point deductions due to their mishandling of racism allegations raised by former player Azeem Rafiq.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023

Texas sets new power use record as dangerous heat sweeps southern U.S.

Texas grid operator warns the power use record will likely be broken again today amid surging demand for air conditioners.

Axios · Jun 28, 2023

ECB calls for Yorkshire to be hit with record fine over Rafiq scandal

The ECB has recommended Yorkshire be deducted points in all this season’s competitions and the Cricket Discipline Commission will announce their decision in July

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

Malaria symptoms to look out for as cases of mosquito-bite disease rise in parts of US

According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the first time malaria has been locally acquired in the US in twenty years after cases were identified in Florida and Texas

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first U.S. spread since 2003, the CDC says

Four of the cases were found in Florida, while the fifth was logged in Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

WEKU · Jun 27, 2023

Malaria cases in Florida and Texas mark first U.S. spread since 2003

Five cases have been reported, CDC says.

Axios · Jun 27, 2023

Yorkshire set to learn recommended sanctions for mishandling Azeem Rafiq case

The CDC panel will deliver its final sanctions at a later date.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

Five cases of malaria have been detected in the U.S. in the last two months

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

State to set up Centre for Disease Control on the model of a similar government facility in U.S.

The proposed K-CDC is expected to work alongside the Public Health Training Centre of the Health department in the capital

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023